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News & Updates

2015 Local Air Quality Study Locations Unveiled! January 12, 2015

It was just announced at Toronto City Hall that 3 Local Air Quality Studies will get started this year, covering 9 City Wards!

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Council Watch - Green Schemes for 2015 January 12, 2015

In this issue of Council Watch, TEA would like to wish you a very Happy New Year and tell you what's in store for 2015.

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Councillors Create new Climate Change Committee January 12, 2015

Earlier today, Councillors on the City's Parks and Environment Committee made history by establishing the city's first Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Subcommittee to focus on what Toronto can do to get the city ready for climate change. 

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Long Term Waste Plan - Jan 2015 update January 09, 2015

What do Torontonians think about waste? In the summer of 2014, the City held four Public Consultation sessions, attended events and took a survey of public ideas and thoughts on dealing with Toronto's waste for the next 50 years.

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Threats to the Greenbelt January 04, 2015

The Province of Ontario will soon launch a review of Ontario's world-famous Greenbelt. As we prepare for the review, it's important to focus on the biggest threats to the Greenbelt and make sure they are addressed.

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Council Watch - Take a minute, make it happen December 05, 2014

In this issue of Council Watch, take one minute to send a letter to Mayor Tory asking him to keep his commitments to the environment. Also TEA gives you an overview of the new council appointments. 

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Tell John Tory the Environment is a Priority December 03, 2014

During his 2014 election campaign, Mayor Tory supported many of TEA's recommendations in our Green Action Agenda, including actions to prepare for climate change, to reduce waste and toxics, and to improve TTC service and air monitoring.

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Council Watch - Comedy of Errors November 13, 2014

In this issue, TEA invites you to join us at Ecobunk - TEA's annual fundraiser and comedy show. We also give you an update on the latest transit developments and TEA's coalition work. 

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Toronto's Transit Future November 11, 2014

68 recommendations to improve TTC Service in a new report from the Transit Workers Union

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Vote 2014: Invest for the Future October 30, 2014

Election Results: Some Good News for the Environment

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Council Watch - Election: What comes next for Toronto's environment? October 30, 2014

On Monday evening Torontonians elected a new Mayor, and 7 new Councillors. 37 Councillors who served on the last City Council were re-elected.

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Spotlight on Mercury October 24, 2014

Mercury is one of the top toxic chemicals released into Toronto's air and water. That is why TEA is tackling the two largest sources of mercury.

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Council Watch - Vote twice for the environment October 24, 2014

In this issue, TEA helps you prepare to vote in favour of the environment, and we give you the scoop on Mercury pollution in the city. 

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A Fair Deal for Riders October 22, 2014

As of Fall 2014, TTC users pay more for operating our public transit than riders in any comparable city in North America, about 73% of the cost (see the table on page 9 of this Transit Commission Report here).

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Waste Free Challenge - recap October 16, 2014

Over ten weeks in 2014, TEA's Waste Free TO Challenge asked Toronto residents and communities to take ten steps to reduce waste, share their ideas and stories, and win prizes. Thousands of people participated, and hundreds took the Challenge online - what we found surprised us.

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Environment Big Winner at TEA's Mayoral Debate September 27, 2014

The TV cameras and bright lights were turned on. The packed room went silent. Then, Olivia Chow and John Tory walked on to the stage, followed by the debate moderator, Burkhard Mausberg, CEO of Ontario’s Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation.

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Council Watch - Engage. Inspire. Act. September 24, 2014

In this issue, we reflect on the power of people joining together to demand action on the environment, at the global and local level.

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The Toronto People's Climate March September 22, 2014

On Sunday, September 21, over 3000 Torontonians gathered in Nathan Phillips Square, while hundreds of thousands of people gathered in cities around the world with the same message: we want action on climate change.

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Waste Free Daawat (Feast) September 16, 2014

On Sunday, more than 70 people gathered for a presentation, meal and celebration of a new Waste Free Daawat Guide developed by the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA)'s leadership development program with TEA's help. 

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Council Watch - Breaking News: TEA Mayoral Debate to be televised September 11, 2014

In this issue, we have some exciting updates about our debate and our nomination as Toronto's Best Enviro Group! And we provide you with the resources you need to help elect a green council. 

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